Can I leave my baby bearded dragon alone for 2 days?
How long can you leave a bearded dragon unattended? Generally speaking, leaving a bearded dragon alone for one to two days is never a problem. Even three days is a viable time frame. Anything over 3 days with no human care is probably too long and you may be risking problems.
When to put a baby bearded dragon up for sale?
“Runts” are more likely to have been picked on and have problems later in life. Breeders with good reputations are known to only sell the baby dragons that have demonstrated a healthy appetite and a normal shedding schedule. These dragons usually do not get put up for sale before reaching 4 weeks of age.
When is the best time to feed a bearded dragon?
Bearded Dragons should ideally be given vitamin and calcium supplements at each stage of their life starting when they are a baby. Bearded Dragons are notorious for lacking in calcium and this can lead to long term health problems much as metabolic bone disease.
What happens if a baby bearded dragon dies?
If not immediately treated and remedied, these blockages can be fatal. Since young dragons are eager and less careful when eating, substrates made of smaller pieces can often come up with their food, causing such impaction problems.
Where is the best place to get a bearded dragon?
There’s no “best” place to get your beardie from. It could be a breeder you found, or a friend that needed to get rid of their lizard. You may be looking in a pet store or some kind of rescue shelter. Your dragon can come from anywhere, but there’s a certain way it should look and act.
How old do you have to be to sell a bearded dragon?
I wont sell any dragon to the general public till they are at LEAST 6 weeks old and 6 inches tip to tip. I generally dont sell till 8 weeks but thats just Me being over cautious. Tom’s right on the money. Until they reach 6 inches they still very fragile, then they take off with great success when cared for properly. I third that!
What should the temperature be for a baby bearded dragon?
A baby bearded dragon has slightly different temperature requirements than an adult. For a baby bearded dragon, the ambient temperatures within the enclosure should stay at least 80 to 85 degrees F.
When to turn off the basking light for a bearded dragon?
Turn off the basking light once nightfall arrives so the temperatures lower, and the bearded dragon can rest. Repeating this process helps to establish important light cycles of daytime and nighttime for the bearded dragon.
Where do you put the thermometer on a bearded dragon?
In the basking area place the thermometer (or thermometer probe) near where the bearded dragon basks most frequently. This will provide temperature readings right where your bearded dragon hangs out most often. We recommend the Exo Terra Thermo-Hygro Combo Digital Gauge.
